Today on the 5: Google is trying to engineer an upgrade to the backbone of cellular messaging. While I admire the attempt to move us beyond SMS, I'm not sure it's really feasible at this point. 

This week we're talking Voyager I, The Lucifer Effect, The Frugalwoods, and The Neon Demon. Show music by Reed Love and OGRE. Support the show on Patreon!

Today on the 5: The premiere episode for season 2 of Westworld is laying out some new mysteries for us to dissect. This is a very spoiler filled dive into the one that intrigues me the most.

Today on the 5: The premiere episode for season 2 of Westworld is finally here! Here's my spoiler free review of the beginning of the second chapter of the HBO series.

Today on the 5: I recently got around to watching The Neon Demon, by Nicolas Winding Refn. Much like Only God Forgives, this is a stunning movie that has no concern with accommodating the viewer.

Today on the 5: As the DLC / microtransaction debate has hit a fever pitch over the last few years, some companies are starting to change the way they handle extra content. I think we may be at the beginning of a new hybrid approach to DLC.

This week we're talking Westworld, David Buckel, Justice League, and Wolverine: The Long Night. Show music by Reed Love and OGRE. Support the show on Patreon!

Today on the 5: I found a list of books that were reported as a mix of David Lynch and H.P. Lovecraft. One of them, The Beautiful Thing That Awaits Us All, is a truly stellar collection of stories.

Today on the 5: Legends of Tomorrow has grown from the odd show out in the DC/CW lineup to a great program that has no shame about where it comes from.

Today on the 5: In the wake of the Facebook hearings, I've heard some frankly ridiculous defenses of the company, mostly centered around how vital it is as a communication tool.